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Pagina 449
... Cato , which , contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets , has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection , is unquestionably the noblest produc- tion of Addison's genius . Of a work ...
... Cato , which , contrary to the rule observed in selecting the works of other poets , has by the weight of its character forced its way into the late collection , is unquestionably the noblest produc- tion of Addison's genius . Of a work ...
Pagina 454
... Cato should over- hear you , and turn you off for politicians , Caesar would never take you ; no , Caesar would never take you . ' When Cato , Act II . , turns the senators out of the hall , upon pretence of acquainting Juba with the ...
... Cato should over- hear you , and turn you off for politicians , Caesar would never take you ; no , Caesar would never take you . ' When Cato , Act II . , turns the senators out of the hall , upon pretence of acquainting Juba with the ...
Pagina 462
... Cato is read , and the critick is neglected . Flushed with consciousness of these detections of absurdity in the conduct , he afterwards attacked the sentiments of Cato ; but he then amused himself with petty cavils , and minute ...
... Cato is read , and the critick is neglected . Flushed with consciousness of these detections of absurdity in the conduct , he afterwards attacked the sentiments of Cato ; but he then amused himself with petty cavils , and minute ...
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